Come to the Rialto City Park, located at 130 E. San Bernardino, on July 4th at 7:00 pm and listen to the Big Band Sounds of Bill Blanchard's Little Big Band. Entertainment for the whole family.
The sale and use of Safe and Sane fireworks in Rialto is allowed. Safe and Sane fireworks can only be purchased from a State Fire Marshall licensed retail stand from twelve noon on June 28th until twelve midnight July 4th.
Note to Parents: If your child has any fireworks prior to June 28th, the items are probably illegal and dangerous and should be turned over to the Rialto Fire Department. It is against the law to use, possess, store or sell "illegal fireworks." State law provides for a fine of at least $1,000 and/or a year in jail upon conviction for violating fireworks laws. Some violations are a felony. Fireworks cause many burns, injuries and fires. Violators can be held responsible for damages, as well as having to pay a fine and/or go to jail. Parents are liable for any damages or injuries caused by their children using fireworks.
Illegal Fireworks: Any item that explodes, rises in the air or moves about the ground or any fireworks which are not approved and labeled "Safe and Sane" by the State Fire Marshall, are illegal in California.
The Rialto Fire Department suggests that you can visit one of the many professional fireworks shows in your area and always use caution when using "Safe and Sane" fireworks at home.
When using "Safe and Sane" Fireworks remember:
- Always read directions and use common sense
- Have an adult present
- Use outdoors only - away from buildings, vehicles, and dry grass and other flammable objects
- Light one at a time, then move away quickly
- Keep others at a safe distance
- Never point or throw fireworks at another person
- Never alter or take apart
- Do not give to young children under any circumstances
- Have a bucket of water handy for emergencies and for dousing misfired and spent fireworks
- Never attempt to re-light or fix malfunctioning fireworks
For more information, please contact the Rialto Fire Prevention Division 909-820-2692/2691.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency Well Project at Willow Ave. is slated to be completed, Monday July 6, 2009. If you have any questions, please contact the Rialto Public Works Department at (909)-820-2608.
The City of Rialto will begin asphalt work on three major city roadways. City Council awarded a contract on April 14, 2009 to All American Asphalt Company to rehabilitate and repair the following roadways:
- Ayala Drive, from Baseline Road to Riverside Avenue
- Riverside Avenue, from Ayala Drive to Baseline Road
- Baseline Road, from Riverside Avenue to Ayala Drive
These three roadways were used as a detour route during the construction of SR-210 freeway by SANBAG. A portion of Riverside Avenue is within the County of San Bernardino jurisdiction. Both the County and SANBAG have contributed funds to the City to undertake this roadway repair project. Additionally, the City will supplement the project funding using its own Measure I funds. more
As citizens are aware, current economic conditions continue to impact daily life and daily operations of local municipalities. One proposal to help balance a portion of the State's budget deficit suggests Sacramento should "borrow" property tax revenue from local governments. This would mean a combined revenue reduction of almost $1.6 million (8% reduction in property tax revenues) to the City of Rialto. This could result in a reduction of local services, including public safety, to our local population. For more information click here to access a staff report regarding Severe Financial Hardship that was approved by the City Council on May 26, 2009. Subsequent to this staff report indications are the State will take an additional $1.5 million from Gas Tax revenues which could cause the City to postpone needed road repairs. Please take time to write to the City's State representatives and the Governor to express how this proposal would negatively impact the residents of Rialto. Click here to contact State policymakers.
JUDGE AGREES TO CITY, COUNTY LAWSUIT REQUEST
A U.S. Distict Court Judge has agreed to a request by the Cities of Rialto and Colton, the County, and other parties to dismiss without prejudice legal actions regarding groundwater contamination in the Rialto-Colton Basin. The order, signed June 13, 2008, will help facilitate settlement discussions between the various parties, officials said. City officials indicated that "if those negotiations stall, the Cities, and County, and other parties can reinstate their lawsuits within a year."